[Eril-l] Best of Core Forum: Using Critical Reflection to Navigate DEI Issues

Tue Feb 6 05:00:00 PST 2024

*Cross posted to multiple lists*

Best of Core Forum: Using Critical Reflection to Navigate DEI Issues

Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024

All webinars are one hour in length and begin at 11 am Pacific, noon
Mountain, 1 pm Central, and 2 pm Eastern time.

Description:

Over the last several years, diversity, equity, and inclusion have become
critical issues for the library community. This essential focus is codified
in the Diversity section of the American Libraries Association’s "Core
Values of Librarianship". At the same time, the tremendous benefit of
creating more inclusive libraries is becoming increasingly apparent.
Everything from improving a library's ability to respond to the needs of
its community to attracting a workforce with broad skills can be improved
by building inclusive libraries.

Yet becoming competent in this area can be challenging and deeply
emotional. Situations can be complex to navigate and individuals can
experience shame, fear, and self disappointment. In her book, How to Be an
Inclusive Leader, author Jennifer Brown describes a model for navigating
self-growth in this area. The Inclusive Leaders Continuum includes four
stages: Unaware, Aware, Active, and Advocate. Particularly in the Aware
stage, Brown calls for "deep self-reflection and internal dialogue". One
way of doing this is through intentional critical reflection, actively
observing experiences often through writing, while offering practical tools
for continuous learning

We will explore Brown's model, emphasizing the Aware stage and present
specific reflective techniques that participants can use to increase their
own competencies.

Learning outcomes:

At the end of the webinar, attendees will be able to:

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   Describe the four stages of the Inclusive Leader Continuum.
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   Articulate for themselves the importance of raising one's awareness of
   diversity, equity, and inclusive issues and practices.
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   Select an appropriate critical reflection practice when navigating a DEI
   situation.

Who should attend?

Anyone with formal leadership duties or informal responsibilities that
direct or influence the experiences of others, individuals with a desire to
help create inclusive environments, or individuals with a desire to learn
more about critical reflection.

Presenters:

Megan Davis is an Associate Professor and Librarian in the Instruction &
Research Services unit at Albertsons Library, Boise State University in
Boise, Idaho. She currently works as a liaison providing resources and
information literacy instruction for the Department of Biological Sciences
and multiple departments within the College of Health Sciences. Megan has
been a member of the Research Data Management Group at Albertsons Library
for almost ten years and enjoys working with faculty researchers on campus.

Michelle Armstrong is the Associate Dean for Albertsons Library at Boise
State University. In this role she assists with personnel, policy,
facilities, and budget issues, as well as helps facilitate the library’s
strategic plan. Armstrong has served as a member of the library’s Research
Data Management Group and Head of the Scholarly Communications and Data
Management unit. Before coming to Boise State, she oversaw a U.S.
Department of Justice grant called the “Victims of Crime with Disabilities
Resource Guide”. She has also worked as a special education teacher and
Coordinator of Information Services for the Wyoming Institute for
Disabilities at the University of Wyoming.

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Registration fees for webinar:  Core Member $57.67; ALA member: $71.10;
Non-member $79.00

For additional information and access to registration links, please go to
the following website:

https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1087

Core webinars are recorded and registrants receive a link to the recording
shortly following the live event.

For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling
1-800-545-2433 and press 5 or email registration at ala.org.

For all other questions or comments related to Core webinars, please
contact Core CE staff at corece at ala.org.

*Posted on behalf of the Core Continuing Education Committee.*

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